State employee health plan released
The $1.2 billion Kentucky State Employee health plan for the next two years was released to the Interim Joint Committee of State and Local Government…
What employers need to know to claim the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit
The IRS has asked us to share the following information about the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit: Many small employers that pay at least…
Chamber comments on proposed rule to chill employer free speech
Here’s a portion of the Kentucky Chamber’s comments to the U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed rule to change the interpretation of the “advice” exemption under…
Chamber to release higher education progress report
On Friday, the Kentucky Chamber will release the 2011 Progress Report on Postsecondary Education at the Governor’s Conference on Postsecondary Education Trusteeship in Lexington. This…
Early-bird Registration for Governor’s Conference on Energy and the Environment ends today
Environment and energy experts from Kentucky and the nation will convene in Lexington later this month to discuss the latest developments in environmental protection and…
New U.S. EPA initiative would create additional layer of federal oversight
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of Plan EJ 2014, a three-year, comprehensive plan to advance environmental justice efforts in nine areas,…
U.S. House approves charter bill with bipartisan support
To make sure all students are provided a quality education experience, the Kentucky Chamber supports the formation of locally managed charter schools, especially in areas where…
Leadership Institute continues at Kentucky Chamber headquarters
The Kentucky Chamber Foundation’s Leadership Institute for School Principals continues this week in Frankfort, with 24 of the state’s principals attending. A total of 47 principals were…
Kentucky making progress in higher education rankings
Over the past decade, Kentucky has improved faster than any state in the nation on key higher education performance measures, according to a report issued…